Apple Reveals Redesigned Mac Mini With M4 Chip

Apple revealed its latest M4 processor earlier this year, making it available only in the new iPad Pro. However, the chip has recently begun showing up in more Apple products, including the new iMacs announced this week. Now, it's time for the Mac Mini to get the M4 treatment. Apple's littlest computer is getting a big upgrade with either the M4 or M4 Pro chip.

The Mac Mini was last updated in January 2023 with the M2 chip. Apple has occasionally allowed its low-cost Mac to languish while focusing on more flashy (and expensive) products. The rumor mill questioned whether the latest silicon would find its way into an updated Mac Mini—some speculated it would debut with the older M3 chip, but Apple skipped that component to put its latest and greatest custom chip inside the 2024 Mac Mini.

This update isn't just the typical two-year ...